PHUKET, Thailand ā€“ November 29, 2021Ā ā€“ Magdalena Martorell, a seasoned professional with two decades of hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has taken charge of the newĀ MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khao, a 30-suite and 70-villa resort due to open in December.

The Spanish-born general manager comes to MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khao after successfully opening MeliĆ” Shanghai Parkside in China and SOL by MeliĆ” Phu Quoc in Vietnam.

Martorell has worked withĀ MeliĆ” Hotels InternationalĀ for the entirety of her hospitality career, beginning 20 years ago when she was selected to join the leading Spanish hotel groupā€™s internal development program.

She steadily rose through the ranks, working as the operations managerĀ at Tryp Rey Pelayo at GijĆ³n in the north of Spain before becoming the resident manager at MeliĆ” Barcelona. She then became the general manager at Tryp Barcelona Aeropuerto before moving to Asia in 2012 to be the hotel manager at MeliĆ” Bali & The Garden Villas.

At its debut in December, MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khao will unveil a host of facilities including Mediterranean-inspired accommodations, four dining outlets, a five-treatment-room spa, three swimming pools, a fully-equipped fitness center, kidsā€™ club, ballroom and two multi-function rooms. Of the 70 villas with private plunge pools, 15 ā€œwellness villasā€ feature an open-air Vitamin C shower, ultrasonic essential oil diffuser, GermGuardian air purifier, fit ball, yoga mat and more.

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ā€œMagdalena has grown with our hotel group to become an exceptional general manager and her rich experience and vast knowledge of our brand place her in excellent stead to launch MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khao,ā€ said Ignacio Martin,Ā Area Managing Director South East Asia of MeliĆ” Hotels International.

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ā€œAs Thailand reopens to the world and embarks on a new chapter, my team and I are excited about MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khaoā€™s debut and what it brings to this beautiful island, including a prime focus on our guestsā€™ inner wellbeing amid a restorative atmosphere and terrific Asian and Mediterranean gastronomy,ā€ Martorell added.

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For more information about MeliĆ” Phuket Mai Khao, visitĀ www.melia.com, callĀ +66 76 563 550Ā or emailĀ info@meliaphuketmaikhao.com